About Us

At Walton Arts Center/Walmart AMP, we strive to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing the best Arts and Entertainment to our audiences in Northwest Arkansas, and we know our organization runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.

Walton Arts Center and the Walmart AMP aspire to be welcoming spaces where people can be their authentic selves. To truly embody our mission, we recognize the importance of reflecting the diversity of our community on our stages, in our audiences and within our workforce, volunteers and Board.

Our organizations’ dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected in our values: Relevance; Inclusivity; Sustainability; Excellence. Diversity is a commitment at Walton Arts Center/Walmart AMP. We are fully focused on equity and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us unique.

Walton Arts Center Inc. operates two campuses: a 1,200-seat proscenium theatre and 269-seat black box in Fayetteville and an 11,000-capacity outdoor Amphitheatre known as the Walmart AMP in Rogers, AR. Walton Arts Center has been Arkansas’ premier performing arts center for over 30 years and Walmart AMP has consistently been one of Billboard's top-rated amphitheaters producing 30 plus concerts per season.

Located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, NWA (as the locals refer to it) includes Benton, Washington, and Madison counties, with five hub cities: Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, Springdale, and Siloam Springs. The economic opportunity is unparalleled, but so is the lifestyle — see: 400-plus miles of mountain biking trails and paved pathways, a thriving arts community complete with world-class performing arts center and museums, a legitimate beer and food scene, and live music to enjoy. Best of all, it’s a place where everyone is welcome.

Position Overview

Serve as a member of the Production Team in providing lighting operation and maintenance services for the Walmart AMP, an 11,000 capacity Amphitheater hosting world class concerts, special events, meetings, and in-house productions.

Principal Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Serve as onsite Lighting Designer on shows and special events, as needed.
• Plan and oversee maintenance, repair, cleaning, and upkeep of the lighting/spot equipment on the AMP Stage, Dressing Rooms, and FOH Areas.
• Communicate effectively across all functional departments, specifically Tour Management, Walton Arts Center / Walmart AMP Production, and onsite contractors (Vista Productions).
• Coordinate with Production Department, Tour Production, Contractors, and WAC/AMP IT Department team regarding lighting operation for shows and events at the Walmart AMP.
• Coordinate regarding all AMP specific equipment training for stagehands, including show lighting operation, personnel lift, and fall arrest training.
• Cooperate in the planning, organizing and/or supervising of lighting equipment load-ins, strikes, and maintenance calls.
• Be a reliable and conscientious team member
• Represent Walton Arts Center / Walmart AMP at both on and off-site events, as requested.
• Maintain professional working relationships with teammates, fellow staff members from other departments, vendors, patrons, and tenants of leased spaces.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain security and safety requirements as defined by operations guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

General Technical

• Assist in the planning and execution of all technical aspects of AMP events.
• Assist in ensuring safe working conditions, including preventative maintenance as needed, of all equipment and the periodic training and evaluation of local crews.
• Ensure orderly maintenance of stage and backstage areas.
• Maintain lighting equipment, parts, and supply inventories.

Minimum Qualifications

The work environment as well as the intellectual, social, and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Fully versed in the set-up, operation, and maintenance of Walmart AMP theatrical lighting systems.
• Safety first methods of rigging, light operation, climbing and fall protection.
• Working knowledge of theatrical lighting systems.
• Coordinate with visiting artists and local contractors to assure all needs are met, based on Walmart AMP policies and capabilities.
• Serve as the onsite production manager and/or venue rep at all assigned shows.
• Oversee asset management, inventory and maintenance of all equipment and recommend replacement/repair as needed.
• Act as the Walmart AMP technical representative as required.
• Must have a strong understanding of touring needs.
• Must be able to read and understand theatrical ground plans and lighting designs.
• Basic construction, tools and machinery skills and maintenance.
• Basic understanding of signal flow and conversion.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of touring lighting systems including moving heads, wash, follow me, and spotlights.
• Knowledge of stage rigging practices.
• Basic technical theatre knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of GrandMA, Hog, and Obsidian stage lighting systems, a plus.
• Basic Understanding of network nodes and signal flow, preferred.
• Must be comfortable working in a moderate to loud show environment with thousands of guests in attendance

Education, Training, Traits

• High school diploma or GED required
• Comfortable with consistently adhering to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Strong communications skills and the ability to interact with many different types of people.
• An on-going desire to learn and improve.
• Ability to work independently as well as with others to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards

Work Experience

• 2 - 5 years of professional theatrical production experience, required.
• Minimum of 1-year lighting experience, preferred.

Physical

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 - 100 lbs.
• Must be comfortable working climbing and working at heights, when required.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly (on two-way radio and by telephone).
• Must have a working cell phone and be willing to install basic applications and be willing to use it for work purposes.
• Must be able to endure sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to endure standing or walking for extended periods of time on various surfaces such as concrete, grass, and inclined surfaces.
• Must be able to endure outdoor elements including cold, heat, wind, and/or precipitation.
• Must be able to work in large, crowded environments, with flashing lights, loud music and noises, pyrotechnics, and cannons as part of shows and events